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LG / Netflix - The Center has split

Hi Everyone,

Just noticed something recently.  Apparently Netflix is doing some new streaming technology or settings.  I'm not sure if it's an accident or if it's a bandwidth saving idea.

Basically the 5.1 streams no longer include a center channel but have the center fed to the L&R. I've noticed this across a number of shows, but Paranormal is one.

Of course, if your HT is reasonably well set up this may be difficult to hear.  Sling on the other hand has no such problems.

I'm wondering if anyone else with Netflix can confirm they have the same experience?  Honestly I only noticed this because my L/R amp was off and I couldn't hear the dialogue.
erik_squires
erik_squires OP
16,056 posts
 
@auxinput :

That would make sense if it was consistent across platforms.

I mean, sure, I can fix it, but why is Netflix  different on Roku vs. LG?? My processor is still getting a 5.1 signal in both cases. It's a Netflix app.  It does seem like I'm actually getting the Dolby Pro Logic track, but encoded in DD.

Best,

E
auxinput
2,920 posts
 
ugh, sorry. I didn't read into your descriptions enough.  It was just something I noticed because I'm a big netflix user, but I stream from an Oppo BDP-103.  So, yeah, the LG Netflix app may not be that great, lol.
atcsilverback
1 posts
 
Having the same issue - using the 4K fire stick, brand new AVR setup for 5.1
Pretty annoying
mahler123
3,319 posts
 
I have an LGTV, but the Netflix app is loaded on my Apple TV, and the center channel is very much in use
erik_squires OP
16,056 posts
 
Hey @mahler123

It's almost impossible to detect if you aren't looking for it. In my case, I only noticed it because my L/R amp was off. It also doesn't seem to be the same on each device.
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